Efficiency and renewables

Chris Bowen launches EV-enabled building in Melbourne

23 March, 2026

According to Bowen, the 'Sierra Hawthorn' site is the largest EV-enabled building in Australia and among the largest globally.


NSW Health expands EV charging capability

16 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

With the NSW Government targeting a fully electric passenger fleet by 2030, NSW Health has upgraded charging infrastructure across two major facilities.


Kmart hits 100% renewable electricity target

11 March, 2026

The retailer has achieved 100% renewable electricity across all of its operations — part of a commitment to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.


Creating future-proof dwellings for a harsh climate

02 March, 2026 by Katerina Sakkas

Australian research is reinventing what a smart, sustainable living space might look like in an era of extreme heat.


Exploring grid security in a high-renewables era

25 February, 2026

Australian researchers have identified critical technical, regulatory and economic issues that must be addressed to ensure grid stability.


Hallett battery project launched in SA

18 February, 2026

Owned and developed by EnergyAustralia, the Hallett BESS will be built alongside the existing Hallett gas-fired power station.


Echandia to supply battery system for Singaporean tugboat

27 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Echandia

The agreement with the Swedish company is part of an ambitious plan to electrify Singapore's harbour craft fleet by 2030.


Why do a fifth of solar panels degrade rapidly?

21 January, 2026

An Australian study has explored a critical problem for solar energy: the phenomenon of a significant portion of solar panels failing much faster than expected.


2025 saw record EV sales in Australia

14 January, 2026

More than 157,000 electric vehicles were sold in the nation last year, accounting for 13% of all new car sales.


2025–26 GenCost report released for public consultation

19 December, 2025

Solar PV and onshore wind still form the basis for Australia's cheapest electricity generation mix — a finding that's consistent with previous reports.


ARENA invests $21m in three EV charging projects

15 December, 2025

Funded under the Driving the Nation Program, the projects will focus on developing pathways and infrastructure to support Australia's transition to zero-emission transport.


New facility to boost homegrown solar PV manufacturing

05 December, 2025

A major solar module manufacturing facility is due to be developed in the NSW Hunter Valley, bolstered by up to $151 million in funding from ARENA.


Trina Elementa 3 utility-scale battery system

03 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Trina Solar Australia

The system is fully compatible with leading inverter brands in the Australian market, according to Trina.


Vector vCTS.performance test system for megawatt charging

03 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Vector

This scalable system was developed in collaboration with EA Elektro-Automatik for testing the charging communication between EVs and EV supply equipment.


SA's Davenport BESS changes hands

26 November, 2025

AMPYR Australia has formed an agreement with Green Gold Energy to acquire the Davenport battery energy storage system in South Australia.


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